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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB21FDM

MIDLGB21FDM belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB21FDM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB21FDM
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch codeFDM
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchFirst Direct Sort Code 404771
CityLeeds
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

MIDL Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
FDM Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which bank uses SWIFT code MIDLGB21FDM?

MIDLGB21FDM is the SWIFT/BIC code of First Direct Sort Code 404771, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of MIDLGB21FDM stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and FDM identifies the branch First Direct Sort Code 404771.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB21FDM to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB21FDM.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB21FDM?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB21FDM is First Direct Sort Code 404771. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB21FDM.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.